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thebigmrpie -> Musical/Literary Indie Icon Debuts Kink-Friendly Rock Opera (9/2/2008 5:53:45 PM)
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Is anybody here Floating Men fans? Ever even heard of them? (Hey Lady T, can I get an amen?)
Jeff Holmes of The Floating Men, the composer of the opera, will be debuting the music from the opera in its entirety on tour this fall before The Floating Men go in the studio to record it (they've ALWAYS been subtly, tastefully, eloquently kink friendly).
These guys are an indie cult act that gets raves from critics. They're also becoming quite the darlings of the southern literary community (Holmes is invited to lecture frequently at universities). Good, melodic, extremely well-played "Americana Lit-Rock" with lyrics that rival Dylan, Waits, Cohen, etc. in my opinion.
They aren't giving away much about the story of the opera, but supposedly there are a gang of kinksters of all stripes working at a beachside bar in low country SC in the early 70's. There are also hints that Gullah evil spirits are involved. The announcements say the opera "celebrates diversity."
Here are the shows they've posted so far. Also hearing rumors about a free concert at Savannah State University and a run through NJ/PA/NY:
September 12: Memphis TN, Otherlands, 7:30 pm
http://jeffholmesotherlands.eventbrite.com/
September 13: Hot Springs AR , The Poet's Loft, 8:00 pm
http://jeffholmesthepoetsloft.eventbrite.com/
September 14: Huntsville AL, The Flying Monkey, 7:00 pm
http://jeffholmestheflyingmonkey.eventbrite.com
September 19: Wilmington NC, Juggling Gypsy, 8:00 pm
http://jeffholmesjugglinggypsy.eventbrite.com/
September 27: Indianapolis IN, Locals Only, 8:00 pm
http://jeffholmeslocalsonly.eventbrite.com/
October 4: Johnson City TN, The Acoustic Coffeehouse, 8:00 pm
http://jeffholmesacousticcoffeehouse.eventbrite.com/
October 9: Asheville NC, The Grey Eagle, 8:30 pm
www.thegreyeagle.com www.myspace.com/greyeaglemusic
Advance ticket available through The Grey Eagle (see venue links above for more info).
October 10: Chattanooga TN, Barking Legs Theater, 8:00 pm
http://jeffholmesbarkinglegs.eventbrite.com/
October 11: Atlanta GA, Kavarna, 8:00 pm
http://jeffholmeskavarna.eventbrite.com/
October 18: Milwaukee WI, The Art Bar, 8:00 pm
http://jeffholmesartbar.eventbrite.com/
October 24: Ann Arbor MI, The Kerrytown Concert House, 8:00 http://jeffholmeskerrytownconcerthouse.eventbrite.com/
Tickets also available through the venue: www.kerrytownconcerthouse.com.
October 25: Youngstown OH, Therese's GreatNites, 8:00 pm
Reserved seating only!
November 1 2008: Halloween Candlelight Serenade at CHEZ HOLMES!!!
http://jeffholmeshome.eventbrite.com/
November 8: Savannah GA, The Sentient Bean, 8:00 pm
http://jeffholmesentientbean.eventbrite.com/
November 22: Nashville TN, Bongo Java After Hours Theater, 8:00 pm
http://jeffholmesbongojava.eventbrite.com/
I'll try to scrounge up more info and post it here if anyone is interested.
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